Women's FTP 2025-29: India set to host England and Australia in home series

India to host England and Australia in jam-packed home season as part of ICC Women's Future Tours Programme

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the schedule for the Women's Future Tours Programme (FTP) for the period of 2025-29. India will host England and Australia during the home season.

The FTP is a comprehensive schedule of international cricket matches between all the major cricketing nations. It ensures that all the teams play each other on a regular basis, helping to maintain a competitive balance in the sport.

India to play 12 Tests, 33 ODIs and 34 T20Is at home

As part of the FTP, India will play a total of 12 Tests, 33 ODIs and 34 T20Is at home. This includes four Tests, 11 ODIs and 12 T20Is against England. India will also play four Tests, 11 ODIs and 12 T20Is against Australia.

The home series against England and Australia will be a major boost for the Indian women's team. The team has been in good form in recent months and will be looking to build on their success in the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup.

FTP 2025-29: A step towards gender equality in cricket

The FTP 2025-29 is a significant step towards achieving gender equality in cricket. The FTP ensures that the women's game will receive the same level of attention and support as the men's game.

This is a major victory for women's cricket and will help to inspire more girls and women to take up the sport.